KickAss Comparison. AGM Vs Lithium deep cycle batteries for Dual Battery Systems for Camping and 4WD

Lithium vs AGM deep cycle batteries can turn into a very heated debate over which is the better product. But the answer can be different for everyone, depending on your set-up and how you intend on using your battery.

In this video, Craig talks to Adam, the Chief Engineer at KickAss Products, about the differences between the two battery types including cost, performance, battery management technology and some other parameters to consider before making your selection.

[PowerPaulAu]

Nice work guys! It's good to see some decent no BS videos like this coming out when so many places peddle trash.

[kevinsteven]

Thanks for the great info. It definitely helps in my decision making of which battery I will buy, and it will definitely be a KICKASS battery.

[jaredpursey]

I've just had so much trouble with kings products failing on me, coming broken or not even showing up. Really regretting not spending the extra and supporting you guys after finding how customer orientated you guys are... will be upgrading through u guys basically within weeks of buying a full kings dual battery kit. Also will be buying your inveter over kings.. I want something that will work for the money.

Swag eyelets fell out on first set up

Air compressor gauge face is warped

And now worse off, my battery has been lost in transit.

[steveaustin-tatorcrusader]

Thanks. You answered a lot of questions I had. I will be ordering soon.

[Sawadventures]

Awesome video guys very well presented with information that anyone could understand
Keep these clips coming reminds me of the old days when Clayton used to put up clips like this. Cheers 🇦🇺👍

[shutthegate]

Info shared in the vid on the technical side explanation is good info. Definitely good to see, and would help with some decisions.
Charging in the shed, with someone's bedroom above the shed, is something that could pose some more questions.

[fanartfnq]

Thanks for sharing good information with people. 😊 Might be worth mentioning the BMS balances the cells & it’s a critical function, if you don’t fully charge LiFe4 batteries regularly the BMS isn’t balancing cells, do this to long and battery will fail early.

[Sansui]

nice job guys well presented easy to follow :)

[The_D_Train]

I learned a couple of things here today. One, there is a Carlton supporter, well done. And Twi, someone plays the guitar and uses Marsnell Amps….

[dayforit]

Hey guys, great video. Just wondering if the smart shunt and display works with a lithium battery?

[buck]

I have evaluated this whole deep cycle battery issue for many years. There are all kinds of claims about life cycles, but reality is usually different. I can get 2 12-volt lead acid deep cycle batteries to run my 24-volt trolling motor for $93 each and they generally last me 5 years or more. If one dies, I have a 5-minute drive to buy one and replace it, no lost fishing time. AGM batteries cost a lot more and if I have one that dies, I may be unable to fish for days until I have one shipped to me or I may have a missed day because I spent the day driving a long distance to buy one. Lithium-Ion batteries I would have to order online and wait days or weeks to have one shipped to me. Since my lead acid deep cycle battery at $93 dollars lasts me 5 years how can the current pricing of a Lithium-Ion battery ever make sense? Don't misunderstand me, I would rather use lighter Lithium Batteries, but the outrages pricing just doesn't make financial sense and is not worth the reduced weight and the lifespan issue does not make financial sense either. How many $93 batteries could I go through every 5 years to ever cost me anything near what a lithium-ion battery costs? Lithium-ion battery costs $650 divided by $93 approximates 7, times 5 years approximates 35 years. So, I would have to be able to use the lithium-ion battery 35 years without needing to replace it to justify its extra cost.

[brendanquinn]

Its not kick arse, It is spelt kick ass, which is quite bizarre as to why anyone would want to kick a donkey. The information was excellent though. Well done guys.

[davidstubbs]

Will my standard 1998 land cruiser alternator charge one of these batteries or do I have to do some kind of modifications?

[jamesmancine]

I'm guessing that bms won't hold up to multiple current draws like 280 amps for that 320ms rate. At such a short time why even rate it at less than a second when most competitors have ratings of anywhere from 5 to 15 second ratings. I'm guessing that screw driver stunt pulled more than 280 amps.

[EnlightenedSavage]

Agm or lead battery is very miss leading with the capacity as well. The voltage drop of lead makes them useless very quickly.

[my_name_is_chef]

Nice! I’ve found discount brad Pitt! No shade brothers informative video

[fasthally]

Does the lithium have built in low voltage protection via the bms?

[jorjimaco]

Can you series connect 4 of your lithium batteries?

[TheRizal]

Can i use this agm battery for car music system with 320 alternator

[danielspencer]

Will zero-degree temperature damage a Lithium Battery?